Introduction
The 993 variant of Porsche’s ever popular 911 was the final air cooled version of the breed.
Produced between late 1993 and 1998 it retained the basic body shell of the outgoing 964 version, the doors and the roof panels were also identical, the revised external panels, with much more flared wheel arches and a smoother front and rear bumper design, an enlarged retractable rear wing and teardrop mirrors.
One of the major changes on 993 over its predecessor was the implementation of all alloy, multi-link rear suspension mounted in an alloy sub-frame. This system later continued in the 993’s successor, type 996, and required the widening of the rear wheel arches, which gave better stability. The new suspension improved handling, making it more direct, more stable, and helping to reduce tendency to oversteer if the throttle was lifted during hard cornering, a trait of earlier 911s. It also reduced interior noise and improved ride quality.
The 993 was also the first generation of 911 to have a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Carrera / Carrera S / Cabriolet and Targa models were available with a “Tiptronic” 4-speed automatic transmission , first introduced in the 964. It was not available on 4 wheel drive variants.
In 4 wheel drive guise, the 4 wheel drive system was refined over that of the 964. Porsche departed from the 964’s setup consisting of three differentials and revised the system based on the layout from its 959 supercar, replacing the centre differential with a viscous coupling. In conjunction with the 993’s redesigned suspension, this system improved handling characteristics and still retained the stability offered by all wheel drive without having to suffer compromises. Its simpler layout also reduced the system’s weight.
Other improvements include a new dual-flow exhaust, larger brakes with drilled discs, and revised power steering.
Specification
Iris Blue Metallic
Marble Grey Leather
Air Conditioning
Electric Sunroof
17″ Cup Wheels
Sport Seats
Cruise Control
Trip Computer
Stainless Steel Tailpipes
Service History
Supplied New by AFN Chiswick 16 June 1995
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Lancaster Colchester 30 May 1996 @ 6,316 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 19 May 1997 @ 11,639 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 15 June 1998 @ 15,615 Miles
MOT 15 June 1998 @ 15,615 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 14 June 1999 @ 18,526 Miles
MOT 15 June 1999 @ 18,533 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 12 June 2000 @ 21,674 Miles
MOT 12 June 2000 @ 21,675 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 11 June 2001 @ 26,923 Miles
MOT 12 June 2001 @ 26,935 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 10 June 2002 @ 31,785 Miles
MOT 11 June 2002 @ 31,792 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 5 June 2003 @ 35,885 Miles
MOT 6 June 2003 @ 35,891 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Dick Lovett Swindon on 19 March 2004 @ 39,311 Miles
MOT 16 April 2004 @ 39,329 Miles
MOT 3 September 2004 @ 40,523 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Specialist Cars on Malton on 6 September 2004 @ 40,621 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 23 August 2005 @ 45,357 Miles
MOT 24 August 2005 @ 45,357 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 6 September 2006 @ 48,710 Miles
MOT 7 September 2006 @ 48,710 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 5 September 2007 @ 51,865 Miles
MOT 5 September 2007 @ 51,865 Miles
MOT 19 August 2008 @ 54,507 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 20 August 2008 @ 54,507 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Porsche Centre Newcastle on 30 September 2009 @ 57,915 Miles
MOT 1 October 2009 @ 57,925 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 2 September 2010 @ 59,422 Miles
MOT 9 September 2010 @ 59,422 Miles
MOT 26 September 2011 @ 61,745 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 11 September 2012 @ 63,667 Miles
MOT 12 September 2012 @ 63,667 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Tom Ferguson on 3 September 2013 @ 65,748 Miles
MOT 3 September 2013 @ 65,748 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Dove House Motor Company on 7 October 2014 @ 66,727 Miles
MOT 8 October 2014 @ 66,740 Miles
MOT 26 August 2015 @ 66,811 Miles
Yearly Maintenance Service by Porsche Centre Leicester on 27 August 2015 @ 66,811 Miles
MOT 3 September 2016 @ 67,860 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Porsche Centre Cambridge on 19 October 2016 @ 67,951 Miles
MOT 25 August 2017 @ 69,639 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by Porsche Centre Cambridge on 8 January 2019 @ 69,670 Miles
MOT 9 January 2019 @ 69,673 Miles
MOT 2 November 2022 @ 69,702 Miles
Vehicle Maintenance Service by DW Performance on 6 December 2022 @ 69,704 Miles